BT08 YHL

2008 FORD — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check

Data from DVLA & DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026.

Vehicle details

Make & model
FORD
Year
2008
Fuel
PETROL
Colour
BLUE
Engine
1242 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Taxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Valid
MOT due
1 May 2027 (321 days away)
Last recorded mileage
22,730 mi

AI verdict CAUTION 62/100

AI analysis by CarGPT, generated 11 June 2026 from this vehicle's MOT record. Not professional advice — always inspect before buying.

This 2008 Ford has 19 MOT tests on record with a 74% pass rate and 22,730 miles. The vehicle's history of overheating and timing chain problems, as reported by owners, is a major red flag for a 1.2L engine.

The mileage trajectory is consistent with normal UK usage, averaging 7,261 miles per year, with no suspicious drops or spikes, though a significant 19,115-mile increase occurred between May 2022 and May 2025.

Things to check

  • Dangerous tyre defect recorded on 2019-06-2019, indicating a serious safety hazard.
  • Recurring tyre advisories and failures across multiple tests (2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2025, 2026) suggest chronic neglect.
  • Multiple recurring engine overheating and coolant issues (2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2025, 2026) point to a systemic problem.
  • The 1.2L engine has a history of overheating and timing chain issues, which is a major reliability concern for this model.

Working in its favour

  • Valid MOT until 2027-05-01, indicating current roadworthiness and recent safety checks.
  • Consistent, normal mileage for its age, averaging 7,261 miles/year, suggesting light use.
  • No major structural corrosion or chassis failures are evident in the MOT history.
  • The vehicle has a long, unbroken MOT history since its first test in 2011.

Mileage history

Jul 2011: 22,730 mi PASSJul 2012: 30,661 mi PASSJun 2013: 36,199 mi PASSMay 2014: 40,978 mi PASSJun 2015: 51,184 mi FAILJun 2015: 51,184 mi PASSJun 2016: 64,200 mi FAILJun 2016: 64,200 mi PASSJun 2017: 71,605 mi FAILJun 2017: 71,605 mi PASSJun 2018: 80,804 mi PASSJun 2019: 90,901 mi PASSDec 2020: 98,919 mi FAILDec 2020: 98,920 mi PASSDec 2021: 103,071 mi FAILDec 2021: 103,071 mi PASSDec 2022: 107,041 mi PASSMay 2025: 126,156 mi PASSMay 2026: 133,212 mi PASS133k78k23kJul 2011May 2026

MOT test history — 14/19 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Jul 2011 PASS 22,730 mi None recorded
Jul 2012 PASS 30,661 mi
ADVISORY Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Jun 2013 PASS 36,199 mi
ADVISORY Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
USER ENTERED Stone chip out side swept area
May 2014 PASS 40,978 mi None recorded
Jun 2015 FAIL 51,184 mi
FAIL Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
FAIL Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Jun 2015 PASS 51,184 mi None recorded
Jun 2016 FAIL 64,200 mi
PRS Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
PRS Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb loose (1.8.A.1b)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Jun 2016 PASS 64,200 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Jun 2017 FAIL 71,605 mi
PRS Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
PRS Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Jun 2017 PASS 71,605 mi None recorded
Jun 2018 PASS 80,804 mi
ADVISORY Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust cracked (6.1.2 (a))
Jun 2019 PASS 90,901 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY n/s headlamp loose
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Coolant leak
Dec 2020 FAIL 98,919 mi
ADVISORY n/s front seat will not tilt
PRS Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Coolant leak
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just legal (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
MAJOR Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
Dec 2020 PASS 98,920 mi
ADVISORY n/s front seat will not tilt
ADVISORY Coolant leak
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just legal (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Dec 2021 FAIL 103,071 mi
DANGEROUS Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just legal (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Central Lower Gearbox mounting defective
ADVISORY Coolant leak
ADVISORY n/s front seat tilt not working
ADVISORY Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
ADVISORY Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Dec 2021 PASS 103,071 mi
ADVISORY Central Lower Gearbox mounting defective
ADVISORY Coolant leak
ADVISORY n/s front seat tilt not working
ADVISORY Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
ADVISORY Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Dec 2022 PASS 107,041 mi None recorded
May 2025 PASS 126,156 mi
ADVISORY Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
ADVISORY Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
ADVISORY Nearside obligatory mirror inscure
May 2026 PASS 133,212 mi
MINOR Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MINOR Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And O/S/F. (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
ADVISORY Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) And O/S/F.
ADVISORY Surface rust underneath.
ADVISORY Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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